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Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah (I'timād-ud-Daulah Maqbara) is a Mughal mausoleum in the city of Agra in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Often described as a "jewel box", sometimes called the " Bachcha Taj " or the " Baby Taj ", the tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah is often regarded as a draft of the Taj Mahal .
Learn about the history, architecture and timings of the first Mughal tomb made of white marble in India. See images and reviews of the mausoleum of Itimad-ud-Daulah, the father of Nur Jahan, and his wife.
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- Moti Bagh, Agra, 282006, Uttar Pradesh
May 2, 2024 · Video. by World Monuments Fund. published on 02 May 2024. Across the Yamuna River from the Taj Mahal in Agra, India, lies the first mausoleum constructed by a Mughal Empress, for her parents.
Learn about the tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, a Persian noble and the father-in-law of Jehangir, who inspired the Taj Mahal. Explore its marble latticework, geometric symmetry, chine khana decoration and garden design.
The tomb, built between 1622 and 1628 represents a transition between the first phase of monumental Mughal architecture – primarily built from red sandstone with marble decorations, as in Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi, to its second phase, based on white marble which is what was used for the Tāj Mahal.
Jan 20, 2024 · Learn about the history, architecture and decoration of the tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, also known as the 'Baby Taj', built by Nur Jahan for her father. Discover how this monument blends Islamic and Hindu influences, and features rare and semi-precious stones, pietra dura and floral motifs.
Itimad-ud-Daulah's tomb. This beautiful marble tomb is dedicated to Mirza Ghias Beg, the father of Mughal empress Nur Jahan. He was accorded the title of Itimad-ud-Daulah (pillar of the state) during his time at the Mughal court. The empress is believed to have commissioned the construction of the mausoleum in his memory between 1622 and 1628 AD.
